WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/78 
16 July 2007 
 (07-3011) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURI NG THE MONTH OF JUNE 2007 
 
Note by the Secretariat
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 In the Second Triennial Review of the Oper ation and Implementation of the TBT Agreement 
(concluded in November 2000), Members instructed the Secretariat to prepare a monthly list of 
notifications.  The attached table contains a list of  notifications issued during the month of June 2007, 
which includes a total of 111 new notifications by 30 Members.  
 
_______________ This document has been prepa red under the Secretariat's own 
responsibility and without prejudice to the positions of Members 
and to their rights and obligations under the WTO  
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G/TBT/N/ARM/53 2.9.2 Materials and products coming in contact 
with food, as well as active and 
controlling materials and products coming 
directly or indirectly in contact with food The technical regulation has been 
developed pursuant to the WTO 
Agreement on TBT and the provisions of 
Articles 8 of the RA “Law on 
Standardization” 08 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/ARM/54 2.9.2 Ceramic Tableware Consumer information  1 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/ARM/55 2.9.2 Detergents and cleaners containing 
surface active substances The amendments are based on the 
concretization of the norm of PH index of 
detergents intended for fabric products 1 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/ARM/56 2.9.2  Polymeric materials and plastic articles 
thereof intended to come into contact with 
foodstuff Consumer information  1 August 2007 Armenia 
G/TBT/N/ARM/57 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Tomato jumble, tomato paste, tomato 
juice with 7 % and more dry soluble mass 
(HS:  2002 90), fruit pulps  
(HS:  2007 99), fruit and vegetable juices 
(HS:  2009), fruit and vegetable nectars 
and beverages containing juice (HS:  2202 
90 100) To protect human life and health and to 
protect consumers against deceptive 
factors 25 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/CAN/199 2.9.2  Child restraint systems  
(ICS:  97.190, 43.040) Protection of human safety Not specified 
G/TBT/N/CAN/200 2.9.2  Prescription status of medicinal 
ingredients for human use  
(ICS:  11.120) Protection of human health 08 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/CAN/201 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Radiocommunications Equipment  
(ICS:  33.060) Protection of the network 07 October 2007 
G/TBT/N/CAN/202 5.6.2  Telecommunications and radio apparatus 
(ICS:  33.050, 33.060) Protection of the network 23 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/CAN/203 2.9.2  Cheese  
(HS:  0406; ICS:  67.100) To eliminate inconsistencies between 
these federal regulations with respect to 
the ingredients permitted in cheese 
making. 30 August 2007 Canada 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 G/TBT/N/CAN/204 2.9.2  Restraint systems for the disabled  
(ICS:  43.040). Protection of human safety 22 August 2007  
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G/TBT/N/CHL/62 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Residential appliances which burn 
firewood or other biomass fuels Human health 24 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/CHL/63 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Generating sets Human health 19 August 2007 Chile 
G/TBT/N/CHL/64 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Measuring instruments Human health 24 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/CHN/264 2.9.2  Locks  
(ICS:  97.180) Adapting the requirements of P.R. China’s 
lock market, and protecting the safety of 
property 31 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/CHN/265 2.9.2  Group I engines for use in underground 
work susceptible to firedamp and/or 
combustible dust (ICS:  29.260.20) Human safety and property 31 July 2007 China 
G/TBT/N/CHN/266 2.9.2  Mobile phones  
(ICS:13.280;  HS:  8525) To protect public health 21 July 2007 
Denmark G/TBT/N/DNK/71 2.9.2  Order concerning ammonia refrigerating 
plants on ships Health and safety of the crew of the ship 5 September 2007 
G/TBT/N/DOM/43 2.9.2  Labelling of prepackaged foods (ICS: 67, 
Dominican Standard (NORDOM) No. 53, 
Second revision 1998) Prevention of deceptive practices;  
protection of human and animal health Not specified 
G/TBT/N/DOM/44 2.10.1  ICS:  67.060 Health protection and prevention of 
deceptive practices Not specified 
G/TBT/N/DOM/45 2.9.2  ICS: 11.100 Protection of human health Not specified 
G/TBT/N/DOM/46 2.9.2  ICS: 67.220.20 Prevention of deceptive practices; 
protection of human life and health Not specified 
G/TBT/N/DOM/47 2.9.2  ICS:  67.220.20 Prevention of deceptive practices; 
protection of human life and health Not specified 
G/TBT/N/DOM/48 5.7.1  ICS:  67 Prevention of deceptive practices; 
protection of human life, health and safety 
and of the environment Not specified 
G/TBT/N/DOM/49 5.7.1  ICS:  67 Prevention of deceptive practices; 
protection of human and animal health Not specified Dominican 
Republic 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 G/TBT/N/DOM/50 5.7.1  ICS: 67 Prevention of deceptive practices;  
protection of human life, health and safety 
and of the environment Not specified  
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Dominican 
Republic (cont'd) 
 G/TBT/N/DOM/51 2.9.2  ICS:  67.180.10 Protection of human health Not specified 
G/TBT/N/ECU/31 2.9.2  HS tariff subheadings 69071000, 
69079000, 69081000 and 69089000 To prevent risks to human health, life and 
safety and the environment and practices 
likely to mislead or harm end users, while 
ensuring the proper use of ceramic tiles 12 August 2007 Ecuador 
G/TBT/N/ECU/32 2.9.2  9900.00.00 To prevent risks to human life and health 
and the environment and practices likely 
to mislead users 21 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/EEC/156 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Table eggs in shell  
(ICS:  3227) To streamline and simplify the EU 
agricultural legislation, to improve the 
quality of eggs and to protect consumers 01 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/EEC/157 2.9.2  1,3-Dichloropropene (pesticide active 
substances) Consumer and health protection 04 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/EEC/158 2.9.2  Agricultural products and foodstuffs 
intended for  human consumption – those 
included in HS Chapters 1 to 24 
approximately Adapting the implementing rules 
following the adoption of Council 
Regulation (EC) 509/2006 for the sake of 
clarity of economic operators 07 August 2007 European 
Communities 
 
G/TBT/N/EEC/159 2.9.2  1,3-Dichloropropene (pesticide active 
substances) To set up a harmonised framework for the 
authorisation and placing on the market of 
plant protection products in order to 
protect human health and the environment17 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/FIN/17 2.9.2  Laser devices or equipment That laser devices meet the relevant 
requirements and do not risk causing an 
accident in the workplace 05 September 
2007 Finland 
 
 
 G/TBT/N/FIN/18 2.9.2  All radio equipment To ensure efficient use of the radio 
frequency spectrum and to inform 
manufacturers, distributors and users on 
the nationally available frequencies and 
licensing systems 14 September 
2007  
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Hungary G/TBT/N/HUN/21 5.6.2  Construction products, fire protection 
products (fire alarm, fire extinguisher, fire 
prevention, etc), flammable or explosion 
dangerous equipment, machinery, tools, 
the utilisation, installation and 
maintenance thereof and the certificate of 
conformity To amend the BM decree 2/2002. (I. 23.) 
on determining the requirement of fire 
service and civil defence because of the 
economical-technological changes and the 
need for conformity with technical 
requirements based on the directives of 
the European Union 31 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/179 2.9.2  Building accessories  
(ICS:  91.190;  HS:  8301) Consumer safety 11 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/180 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Copper alloys pipe fittings  
(ICS:  23.040.40; 91.140.60; HS:  
7412.20.00) Environmental protection and consumer 
safety 24 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/181 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Aluminium reinforced polyethylene pipes 
and joints (ICS: 91.140.60; 23.040.20; 
23.040.45;  HS: 3917.39.00) Environmental protection and consumer 
safety 24 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/182 5.6.2  Adhesive tapes for electrical insulation 
purposes (ICS: 29.035. 20; HS:  5906.10; 
8546.10.90) Consumer safety and protection 24 August 2007 Israel 
 
G/TBT/N/ISR/183 2.9.2  Electrical accessories  
(ICS:  29.120.10;  HS:  8536) Consumer safety 28 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/JPN/210 2.9.2  Drugs To protect public health and sanitation 
(Radiopharmaceuticals) 22 July 2007 Japan 
G/TBT/N/JPN/211 2.9.2  Drugs (HS:  30) To revise the Japanese Pharmacopoeia 
Fifteenth edition for the purpose of 
maintaining proper description and quality 
drugs 31 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/KOR/140 2.9.2  Food waste processors 
(HS:  8421, 8422) Consumer protection 04 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/KOR/141 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Domestic pressure pots and pressure rice 
cookers, safety helmets for vehicles, baby 
carriages, baby cots Article 14 of Quality Management and 
Safety Control of Industrial Products Act 12 August 2007 Korea, Republic 
of 
 
 
 
 
 
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5.6.2  Household textile products, leather 
products, toilet paper, household tool kits, 
sunglasses, eyeglass frames Article 22 of Quality Management and 
Safety Control of Industrial Products Act 12 August 2007  
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G/TBT/N/KOR/143 2.9.2 
5.6.2  12 items of carpets, textile products Article 19 of Quality Management and 
Safety Control of Industrial Products Act 12 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/KOR/144 2.9.2  Infant formula and other formula Infant safety and harmonization and 
rationalization of microbiological 
standards 04 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/KOR/145 2.9.2  Foods Protection of human health. 21 July 2007 Korea, Republic 
of (cont'd) 
 
 
G/TBT/N/KOR/146 2.9.2  GM Foods and GM food additives Protection of human health 27 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/KGZ/1 2.9.2  Not specified To set a modern framework for a technical 
regulation.  To progressively harmonise 
Kyrgyzstan’s regulation with international 
technical regulation directives, and to 
replace many prescriptive standards with 
voluntary ones Not specified 
G/TBT/N/KGZ/2 2.9.2  2089 products  
(List available at Enquiry Point) To streamline certification processes and 
adopt modern approaches Not specified Krygyz Republic 
 
G/TBT/N/KGZ/3 2.9.2  Vehicle safety; Transport processes;  Food 
safety;  Building and construction safety;  
Construction materials safety;  Module 
approach to conformity assessment 
procedures;  Electromagnetic 
compatibility To implement the Law on the 
Fundamentals of Technical Regulation of 
the Kyrgyz Republic #67 dated 22 May 
2004 Not specified 
Lithuania G/TBT/N/LTU/8 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Construction  products Harmonization with EU legislation; 
improving the level of protection for 
human beings and environment 27 August 2007 
Mexico 
 
 
 
 
 G/TBT/N/MEX/124 5.6.2  Energy efficiency of submersible deep 
well motor pumps To establish the conformity assessment 
procedure in respect of Mexican Official 
Standard NOM-010-ENER-2004, Energy 
Efficiency of Submersible Deep Well 
Motor Pumps.  Testing Limits and 
Methods 23 July 2007  
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Mexico (cont'd) G/TBT/N/MEX/125 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Energy efficiency of air-cooled single-
phase squirrel-cage electric AC induction 
motors with a rated output of 0.180 kW to 
1.500 kW Conformity assessment procedure to 
Mexican Official Standard NOM-014-
ENER-2004, Energy efficiency of air-
cooled single-phase squirrel-cage electric 
AC induction motors with a rated output 
of 0.180 kW to 1.500 kW.  Limits, test 
methods and marking 24 July 2007 
New Zealand G/TBT/N/NZL/34 2.9.2  Motor cars  
(HS:  8703.21, 8703.22, 8703.23, 8703.24, 
8703.31, 8703.32, 8703.32, 8703.33, 
8703.90) Environmental protection and meeting 
New Zealand’s international obligations 05 September 
2007 
Norway G/TBT/N/NOR/17 2.9.2  18 specific hazardous substances in 
consumer products with a content above a 
specified limit. The prohibition is 
proposed as a new chapter concerning 
consumer products in the Norwegian 
Product Regulations The proposed substances are high-priority 
hazardous substances which are persistent, 
bioaccumulating and/or toxic, e.g. toxic to 
reproduction 10 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/PAK/1 2.9.2  Palm Oil Edible Grade (for cooking 
purpose)  
(PS: 1561-1983;  ICS: 665.353.3) For protection of human safety and health 03 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/PAK/2 2.9.2  Safety Razor Blades (Double – Edge) (PS:  
219-1993;  ICS:  97.170) For protection of human safety and health 03 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/PAK/3 2.9.2  Tubular Fluorescent Lamp for General 
Lighting Service  
(PS:  292-1987;  ICS:  29.140.30) For protection of human safety and health 03 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/PAK/4 2.9.2  Two Wheel Auto Vehicles.  
(PS:  4047-2004;  ICS:  43.080.99) For protection of human safety and health 03 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/PAK/5 2.9.2  Bottled Drinking Water  
(PS:  4639-2004 (R);  ICS:  13.060.20) For protection of human safety and health 03 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/PAK/6 2.9.2  Ballasts for Tubular Fluorescent Lamps 
General and Safety Requirements 
(PS:  497-1-1997;  ICS:29.140.30) For protection of human safety and health 03 September 
2007 Pakistan 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 G/TBT/N/PAK/7 2.9.2  Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement  (PS:  
612-1989;  ICS:  91.100.10) For protection of human safety and health 03 September 
2007  
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G/TBT/N/PAK/8 2.9.2  Edible Sesame Seed Oil  
(PS:  98-1994;  ICS:  67.200) For protection of human safety and health 03 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/PAK/9 2.9.2  Refined Coconut Oil  
(PS:  99-1994;  ICS:  67.200) For protection of human safety and health 03 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/PAK/10 2.9.2  Refined Sunflower Oil.  
(PS:  1564-2003 (R);  ICS:  67.200.20) For protection of human safety and health 03 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/PAK/11 2.9.2  Cold Worked Steel Deformed Bars for the 
Reinforcement of Concrete  
(PS:  1612-1988;  ICS:  77.140.60). For protection of human safety and health 03 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/PAK/12 2.9.2  Margarine   
(PS:  1653-2002;  ICS:  67.100.30) For protection of human safety and health 04 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/PAK/13 2.9.2  Carbonated Beverages  
(PS:  1654-2002 (R);  ICS:  67.160.20) For protection of human safety and health 04 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/PAK/14 2.9.2  Deformed and Plain Billet-Steel Bars for 
Concrete Reinforcement (Metric) (PS:  
1879;  ICS:  70.140.60) For protection of human safety and health 03 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/PAK/15 2.9.2  Bottled Natural Mineral Water  
(PS:  2102-2003;  ICS:  67.100.30). For protection of human safety and health 04 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/PAK/16 2.9.2  Banaspati  
(PS:  221-2003;  ICS:  67.200) For protection of human safety and health 04 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/PAK/17 2.9.2  Mild Steel Bars for Structural uses  
(PS:  231;  ICS:  70.140.60). For protection of human safety and health 04 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/PAK/18 2.9.2  Portland Cement  
(PS:  232-1983; ICS:  91.100.10) For protection of human safety and health 04 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/PAK/19 2.9.2  Poultry Feeds   
(PS:  233-1991;  ICS:  636.5) For protection of human safety and health 04 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/PAK/20 2.9.2  Refined Mustard Oil  
(PS:25-2003;  ICS: 67.200.20) For protection of human safety and health 04 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/PAK/21 2.9.2  Three Wheeler Auto Vehicles  
(PS:  4708-2005 (R);  ICS:  43.080.99) For protection of human safety and health 04 September 
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G/TBT/N/PAK/22 2.9.2  Refined Cotton Seed Oil  
(PS:  21-2003;  ICS:  67.200.20) For protection of human safety and health 04 September 
2007  
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G/TBT/N/PAK/23 2.9.2  Cooking Oil (Blended)  
(PS:  2858-2003 (R); ICS: 614.664.3.4) For protection of human safety and health 04 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/PAK/24 2.9.2  Refined Maize Corn Oil  
(PS:  1562-2003; ICS:  67.200.20) For protection of human safety and health 04 September 
2007 Pakistan (cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/PAK/25 2.9.2  Refined Soya Bean Oil  
(PS:  1563-2003;  ICS:  67.200.20) For protection of human safety and health 04 September 
2007 
Qatar G/TBT/N/QAT/17 5.6.2  Household insecticide (ICS:  55.130) Consumer information and protection of 
consumers health and safety 28 August 2007 
Slovak Republic G/TBT/N/SVK/9 2.9.2  Selected construction products The facilitation of the transition from 
national legal arrangements to harmonized 
procedures.  The clarification of 
procedures relating to factory production 
control systems 17 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/SVN/55 2.9.2  Waxes, bituminous materials and other 
petroleum products (ICS:  75.140);   Road 
engineering (ICS:  93.080) Consumer protection 17 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/SVN/56 2.9.2  HS:  3917;  ICS:  83.140 Consumer protection 24 August 2007 Slovenia 
G/TBT/N/SVN/57 2.9.2  Concrete and conc rete products  
(ICS:  91.100; HS:  3824;  6810;  3816) It provides Slovenian national provisions 
where required or permitted by SIST EN 
206-1. It also covers materials, methods of 
testing and procedures that are outside the 
scope of SIST EN 206-1 01 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/SWE/84 2.9.2  Laundry detergents To introduce a ban on phosphates in 
laundry detergents for consumer use 10 August 2007 Sweden 
 
 G/TBT/N/SWE/85 2.9.2  Building products which shall be used for 
roads and streets Regulations concerning the essential 
requirement on mechanical resistance and 
Stability 07 September 
2007 
Switzerland G/TBT/N/CHE/84 2.9.2  Telecommunications equipment: radio 
equipment and telecommunications 
terminal equipment Annex 2 of the OOIT must be amended in 
view of publication of new radio interface 
regulations, introduction of new frequency 
bands according to CEPT/ECC decisions 
and changes in the conditions of use of 
various frequency bands 20 September 
2007  
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Chinese Taipei G/TBT/N/TPKM/50 2.9.2  Medium density fiberboard and 
particleboard, not including those used for 
making up furniture (HS:  44) Consumer protection 18 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/THA/233 2.9.2  Tobacco, tobacco products 
(HS:  2402;  ICS:  65.160) Consumer and health protection 17 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/THA/234 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Textile auxiliary materials  
(HS:  3204; ICS:  59.040) Consumer and environmental protection 17 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/THA/235 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Transport exhaust emissions;  commercial 
vehicles   
(HS:  8703;  ICS:  13.040.50;  43.080) Safety and environment protection 17 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/THA/236 2.9.2  Tobacco, tobacco products  
(ICS:  65.160; HS:  2402) Health protection 18 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/THA/237 2.9.2  Tobacco, tobacco products  
(ICS:  65.160; HS:  2402) Health protection 18 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/THA/238 2.9.2  Tobacco, tobacco products  
(ICS:  65.160; HS:  2402) Health protection 18 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/THA/239 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Small kitchen appliances  
(HS:  8509, ICS:  97.040.50) Safety 26 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/THA/240 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Body care equipment  
(HS:  8510;  ICS:  97.170) Safety 26 August 2007 Thailand 
 
G/TBT/N/THA/241 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Motor cycles and mopeds  
(HS:  8711;  ICS:  43.140) Safety and environmental protection 26 August 2007 
Trinidad and 
Tobago G/TBT/N/TTO/30 2.9.2  Labelling – Part 9:  Footwear - 
Requirement (ICS:  61.060) To protect the consumer or user against 
danger to health or safety by ensuring a 
product of acceptable quality 25 July 2007 
Turkey G/TBT/N/TUR/1 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Construction products Protection of human security and safety 07 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/276 3.2  Motor vehicles  
(HS:  Chapter 87;  ICS:  13.020, 13.040, 
43.100) Protection of the environment and human 
life and health 20 June 2007 United States 
G/TBT/N/USA/277 3.2  Text books  
(HS:  Chapter 49;  ICS 01.140) Protection of human life and health 09 July 2007  
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G/TBT/N/USA/278 2.9.2  Adhesives, aerosols, coatings  
(HS:  Chapter 3506;  ICS:  71.100, 
13.020, 29.035, 83.180) Protection of human life and health 30 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/279 2.9.2  School buses (ICS:  43.040, 43.080 ) Protection of human life 10 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/280 2.9.2  Power presses  (ICS:  25.060, 25.080) Protection of human life 03 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/281 2.9.2  Beef, Lamb, Pork, Perishable Agricultural 
Commodities, and Peanuts (HS Ch 2:  
1202; 0204; 1602.41; ICS:  67.120; 
67.040; 67.080; 67.100) Protection of consumers and human 
health. 20 August 2007 United States 
(cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/USA/282 2.9.2  Eyeliner, eye shadow, mascara, and face 
powder (HS:  3304;  ICS:  71.100) Protection of human life and health 19 July 2007 
South Africa G/TBT/N/ZAF/64 2.9.2  HS:  11 Consumer safety 31 August 2007 
  
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